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Meanings of for good in English

Portuguese
em definitivo

For a long time without essential change.

em definitivo

In a definitive manner.

Usage of for good in English
1
Literacy is an important determinant of health literacy, essential for good health.
The Irish Times
2
I believe those who are most powerful use their power for good.
Ebony
3
The same is often said of meteorology - and for good reasons.
The Irish Times
4
Especially since the industry as we know it is morphing for good.
Wired
5
Good luck at Oberlin, she said with a sniff for good measure.
The Perfectionists
6
The case for publicly run rail is popular, and for good reason.
The Guardian
7
If Stockholm's residents seem particularly smug these days, it's for good reason.
The Irish Times
8
Families gather at the ship's home base, anxiously hoping for good news.
The Irish Times
9
Tonight, when you are gone for good, he will set me free.
Nevermore
10
VERDICT: Richie may just have pulled himself of the market for good.
News.com.au
11
Many said goods and cash inside their homes were lost for good.
Reuters
12
Five minutes in Lieutenant Lapping's company and she'd be broken for good.
A beautiful place to die
13
Horne's basket 46 seconds later gave Virginia Tech the lead for good.
Reuters
14
Not that it matters; we will soon be leaving here for good.
The evolutionary void
15
It's your data and it should be gone for good, he said.
The Guardian
16
However, the momentum was short-lived as the Bluejays grabbed control for good.
Reuters
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